In our study of >4000 patients representing two community hospitals, we did not find a reduction in mortality, length of stay, or hospital cost attributable to the introduction of the eICU.
Measuring WC in the inpatient population improves the positive predictive value of the MetS diagnostic criteria. The measurement is an easy, inexpensive task to complete, providing complete criteria so that an accurate assessment can be made. Once identified, management of this high-risk group can focus on secondary risk reduction strategies.
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